Whatever Works (2009)
Release: June 19, 2009 | Runtime: 1h 32m | Rating: 7.1
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
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Main cast
- Larry David as Boris Yellnikoff
- Evan Rachel Wood as Melodie St. Ann Celestine
- Michael McKean as Joe - Boris' Friend #3
- Conleth Hill as Leo Brockman
- Patricia Clarkson as Marietta
- Ed Begley Jr. as John
- Carolyn McCormick as Jessica
- Henry Cavill as Randy James
- John Gallagher Jr. as Perry
- Christopher Evan Welch as Howard
- Adam Brooks as Boris' Friend #1
- Lyle Kanouse as Boris' Friend #2
- Clifford Lee Dickson as Boy on Street
- Yolonda Ross as Boy's Mother
- Samantha Bee as Chess Mother
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What is Whatever Works about?
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
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